Sounder Events Calendar starting October 30, 2019

Wednesday, October 30 2019

The Sounder Events Calendar is updated on Wednesdays.Listings are $10/wk or get four weeks for $35.For listings longer than 25 words, extra words are 20 cents each.To submit: Call 250-247-9337 or email derek@soundernews.com

Upcoming Events

Thurs., Oct. 31 - It is almost time to light up the Tunnel with jack-o-lanterns on Halloween night. Bring your carved pumpkin to be lit on October 31st by the forest fairies or bring it that night, find a good spot and help light up the Tunnel with spooky magic.

Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-9 pm. Haunted House at the Commons. Scarecrows are coming en masse to the Timberframe to amuse and spook kids of all ages, 1 to 91. Ghosts, goblins - and whoever - can recuperate with hot chocolate and treats after visiting.

Sat., Nov. 2 - Sol Jam Kirtan Bliss. Come and light it up with us. 4-8pm at the Netloft. Traditional (more or less) kirtan for a while followed by a rocking dance party to the tunes of Kirtronica.

Sat., Nov. 2 - Join us at Christ Church Gabriola for a Blessing of the Animals to be held at 1:30pm. All God’s Creatures welcome!

Sat., Nov. 2 - Gabriola Museum’s Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser. 7pm (Doors 6:30) at the Community Hall. Tickets $20 in advance only at North Road Sports, Pages Resort, or call the Museum at 250-247-9987. Form teams of 6 or come ready to join one. Enjoy beer, wine, tea or coffee with a Decadent Dessert. Bid on fabulous themed gift items in a Silent Auction 50/50 draw.

Mon., Nov. 4 - Stories from Home: Exploring Key Themes to Address Gabriola’s Housing Needs While Protecting the Environment. 7pm – 8:30pm at the Phoenix Auditorium, The Haven – Free Public Event. Join local knowledge-holders for a dialogue about housing affordability, diversity, people at risk, protection of the environment and cultural heritage. Free GERTIE Community Bus before and after event. For more information ph.250.247.2063 northinfo@islandstrust.bc.ca

Sat., Nov. 16 - Community Consultation about Gabriola Housing Society’s plans for affordable housing at Paisley Place. 1pm to 3pm at Community Hall.

Sat., Nov. 23 - Kick off the Holiday Season with Handel’s Messiah! Performed by the Salt Spring Chamber Choir & Orchestra. Experience the humanity and goodwill of Handel’s beloved choral masterpiece. 2pm-4pm. Gabriola Community Hall. Tix $20 for adult and $5 for youth, available online and at Nature Spirit Earth Market.

Thurs., Nov. 7 - The next Garden Club meeting with guest speaker Jo Canning. Master Gardener Jo Canning will discuss how the home gardener can keep their yards thriving by using some practical and proven techniques. She will review water-wise tips, cultivar selection, and hardscape installations that will mitigate the impact of climate change.Doors at 6:30pm, meeting at 7pm, at the Rollo Centre.

Weekly Events

Art Quilts, created by artist, Morag Orr-Stevens, showing upstairs at the Medical Clinic on Church Street, thru November 14, 2019.

Al-Anon meeting to support those affected by the alcoholism and/or drug addiction of a family member or friend. Mondays at 12 and Thursdays at 7pm upstairs at Roberts Place upstairs. For information call 250 816 4135.

Caregiver Support group for family and friends of people living with dementia. First and Third Thursday of the month: 10:30 to noon in the Community Health Centre. For information call Jane Hope, 1-800-462-2833, jhope@alzheimerbc.org